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507 votes

According to section 499 of IPC, whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter expected, to defame that person. Section 499 also cites exceptions. These include “imputation of truth” which is required for the “public good” and thus has to be published, on the public conduct of government officials, the conduct of any person touching any public question and merits of the public performance. Section 500, which is on punishment for defamation, reads: “Whoever defames another shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.” IDefamation is both civil and criminal offence - The remedy for civil defamation is covered under the Law of Torts. In a civil defamation case, a person who is defamed can move either High Court or subordinate courts and seek damages in the form of monetary compensation from the accused. Also, under sections 499 and 500 of the IPC, a person guilty of criminal defamation can be sent to jail for two years.

Advocate Pankaj Bajaj LawRato

990 votes

hello I suppose you have been defend any material has been published against you in newspaper or in electronic media or if suppose some person abused you in front of the peoples because of that your image had been downgraded then you can file the defamation suit under civil procedure or can file criminal complaint under section 499 and 500 of the IPC.

Advocate Manoj Mulchandani LawRato